Neutral living room furnishings, including an ivory Desiree sofa, a caramel suede chaise, blue lounge chairs, and a trio of wooden coffee tables, all by Saccaro, blend with the sea and sky views of this Jade Signature residence in Sunny Isles Beach.

Riviera Retreat is a Symphony of Elegant Touches

Inspired by sea and sky, a design duo puts a couple’s collection of art and objects to good use in a Sunny Isles Beach vacation home
An ideal illustration of indoor/outdoor living from designer Sherie Weidner of Clive Daniel Home, this view of the living room features a dining set from Adriana Hoyos and a console from Century. On the outdoor dining area, furniture from Brown Jordan makes alfresco meals a pleasure.

Turnkey Tactics Shine in Naples Winter Retreat

At Mediterra in Naples, a resolute designer executes the vacation home of a Chicago couple down to the very last details
A giant Wireflow chandelier commands the circular entry foyer of the residence, just as designers Rafaela Simoes and Laila Colvin intended. Mixing soft and rigid materials with cool and warm textiles was key to satisfying the homeowners’ contrasting visions and tastes.

Modern Meets Organic in Aventura Family Home

A talented design firm balances different tastes and opinions to deliver a sophisticated family home for five in Aventura
The custom-created massive glass panels in the sitting area are motorized—when open, they completely disappear. The Brenno sofas are the homeowners’ favorite pieces from their previous home. The painting is by South African artist Catherine Christie.

Laid-Back Luxury Sprawls in Jupiter Home

Downsizing never looked so good in this modern Loxahatchee River refuge
Pond by Joseph Raffael hangs above a sleigh bed that is actually two antique twin beds joined together. A settee from John Rosselli rests at the foot of the bed. In the master bath, above, a copper bench pairs with an antique chair reupholstered in Pollack silk.

Grand Eclecticism Celebrated in Miami Home

A Treasure Trove Of Time-Honored Furnishings And Objets d’Art Integrate With Select New Pieces In This Miami Mid-Century Home
Contemporary Kitchen by B Pila Design Studio. Photos by Nick Johnson

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Hand-blown glass droplets from Ochre’s midcentury modern “Seed Cloud” chandelier cascade above Spazio di Casa’s sculptural glass-topped table lined by Artistic Frame’s dining chairs with saber-style legs that recall an Art Deco flavor.

Contemporary Coastal Trove on Sunny Isles Beach

The condo is saturated in understated elegance with architectural subtleties that complement a carefully curated interior scheme

Iconic Contemporary Living in Winter Park

For interior designers Ted Maines and Julie Koran, their work is all about the client. So, when a woman walks into their retail furniture showroom asking about USM, a respected Swiss line of modular...
Edo wallpaper from China Seas was used to visually separate the predominantly white kitchen from the family room. Photographer Betsy Carothers, a friend of the homeowners, snapped the captivating image of a white egret near the windows.

New Beginnings in a Bermuda-Style Vero Beach Home

Vibrant color and striking patterns guide the renovation of a Vero Beach residence on John’s Island
The soaring double-height living room emanates a cosmopolitan Miami vibe. A generous Minotti Lawson sofa faces an impressive wall of custom built-in cabinets offering 20 feet of storage space, both vertically and underneath the Opustone marble ledge. Two caramel Knoll Womb chairs flanking a beveled Holly Hunt coffee table introduce satisfying color variation. A Vibia chandelier balances the space without interrupting the views.

Functional Minimalism Meets Fashionable Modern in Miami

Two local design pros trade waterside living in Fort Lauderdale for a high-impact residence in the Miami sky

Jupiter Home Reimagines Waterfront Living

Sometimes holding back gets you only halfway to where you want to go. The designers of a Jupiter waterfront home had their destination in full view.
With significant scale, a two-tiered, ring chandelier in aged iron holds its own in the family room. Here, Rowe’s sofas; lounge chairs from Palecek; bench from Arteriors.

Palm Beach Manse is a Modern Classic

Regal yet approachable, a château-style manse makes itself at home amid the coastal scene of Palm Beach
With its burlwood and natural rattan textures, and bold periwinkle blues, the primary bedroom is the wife’s favorite retreat in the residence.

Blue Crush in Cottage-Inspired Naples Home

Two seasoned designers deliver an elegant dose of coastal chic at an Esplanade Golf & Country Club home in north Naples
The kitchen emanates a chic nautical vibe, bringing ocean hues into the heart of the home. A glass-tile backsplash mixing clear tones of seafoam green and aqua backdrops a brilliant blue island that anchors the space. Natural fiber accents like rope barstools from Essentials For Living and the dining table’s linear Currey & Company rope chandelier create textural interest.

Chic Nautical Vibe Abounds in Anna Maria Island Home

A designer fulfills an Anna Maria Island couple’s dream for laid-back coastal living with a new build on a long-owned piece of prime land
The dining room doubles as Ceglia’s office when he’s in town. He custom-designed the walnut and stainless-steel table. The built-in bench allows for more seating when the couple entertains guests.

Out of the Box Design in South Beach

A designer’s own Miami Beach pied-à-terre mixes modern elegance with vintage vibes in multipurpose spaces bursting with personality

Contemporary Sunset Island Home is a Natural Beauty

A perfect mix of modern and warm, one waterfront home on Sunset Island combines rich walnut with craggy keystone and dramatic marbles
Andy Warhol’s four Marilyn screenprints (1967) bring out the family room’s bright accent pillows from Molly Blue Designs and its custom blue area rug that recalls the ocean’s waves. The desk, designed by Stumer, is flanked by his-and-hers saddle leather chairs.

Modern Miami Beach Penthouse is a Masterpiece

The renovation of this d oceanfront penthouse in Miami Beach takes inspiration from the homeowners’ enviable collection of modern art
A dynamic artwork by Mat Sanders, Speed Boat 2, sourced from the Wendover Art Group, anchors the dining room. The dining table is made of mahogany finished in a warm neutral topped with a glaze. A dynamic red-and-white Pollock fabric on the host and hostess chairs creates a bright, resonant element in the space.

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A relaxed palette pops with a whimsical work by artist Theresa Girard, Blind Faith from Gardner Colby Gallery. A pair of McGuire’s cushioned rattan armchairs provide a contemporary aura of visual comfort. An ebony stained cocktail table is striking against Hickory Chair’s linen-clad sofa.

Le Rivage Penthouse is a Chic Jewel in the Sky

At the top of one of Naples’ most prestigious addresses, intoxicating views envelop a stellar space abounding with organically inspired elements and incredible surprises
Smith, project manager Angie Lehman, and interior architect Angelo Davila teamed up to restore the sunken living room’s original trim and added built-in corner bookshelves. Sanders created a creamy-hued, classic, and comfortable room filled with a mixture of vintage and modern pieces. “We didn’t want it to be one of those rooms you roped off and used for the holidays,” he said.

Palm Beach Bliss Abounds in Historic Mansion

A renovation transforms a historic island mansion into a sophisticated showplace
The centerpiece of this area of the residence is a prism-like cube sculpture crafted by designer Oscar Glottman. As you move around the apartment the cube dissects the space while reflecting light. “The idea was an intervention of an architectural nature, more than a decorative one,” says Glottman.

Shadow and Light Make an Impression in Coconut Grove

Clever light trickery and other design ruses transform this apartment into a sophisticated residence with artistic details galore